WASHINGTON DC - Tune in on Nov. 19 to witness detailed telescopic views of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it races headlong away from the sun on an escape trajectory from our solar system, courtesy of a livestream hosted by the Virtual Telescope Project. The Virtual Telescope Project's YouTube livestream begins at 11:15 p.m. EST on Nov. 18
LANSING — Michigan regulators on Thursday adopted landmark standards for the booming data center industry with a plan they say tries to protect residents from subsidizing the industry’s hefty energy use. In a 3-0 vote, the Michigan Public Service Commission adopted a rate structure that requires data centers and other energy-intensive industries in Consumers Energy’s territory
Space tensions are on the rise as China and the U.S. compete for natural resources located beyond Earth. Both China and the U.S. are scrambling to gain control of a vast helium-3 deposit. Now that the hidden mine has been discovered on the lunar surface, both countries are eyeing the possibility of acquiring this rare isotope,
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has spotted an interstellar object that seems to be building speed as it moves closer to Earth. The comet, 3I/ATLAS was discovered earlier this year, having been drifting through space for millions of years, and has been passing through our solar system ever since. The object reached its closest point to the
COL.UMBUS - Ohio residents like their cannabis dispensaries and support the construction of more in their communities, whether in new or retrofitted buildings, according to a new survey. Ohioans also had positive opinions on cannabis dispensaries’ impacts in their communities, including economic, environmental and quality of life, according to pollsters at Ohio Northern University’s Institute
COLUMBUS —Ohio lawmakers are eyeing a quick and permanent legislative fix to the oft-criticized unregulated sale of intoxicating hemp products in the state after a series of shifts have thrown the legality of the merchandise into limbo. Currently, any Ohio retailer can sell intoxicating hemp products — hemp-derived ingestibles that can make users feel high
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation hosted its 17th annual signature gala on Nov. 1 at the MGM Grand Detroit, bringing together 700 tech professionals and corporate partners. Dubbed the Celestial Ball, the evening supported by host sponsor Borg Warner pledged around $475,000 in gross funds to further the nonprofit’s mission
ANN ARBOR - If you are looking for a senior level job in Information Technology - such as Chief Information Officer or Chief Information Security Officer - you need to make sure you are proficient at Artificial Intelligence, so says Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners. In this video interview on MITech TV,
NOVI - Between March 28 and 30, 2025, northern and parts of south central Michigan faced ice and wind storms that caused widespread electricity disruptions. ITC Michigan was recognized with an Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for its recovery and assistance efforts. Brenda Houtz, Vice President of Operations for ITC Michigan, joined Mike Brennan,
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI infrastructure sites in the country. It represents the next generation of 21st-century infrastructure—powering artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing. As part of Oracle and OpenAI’s 4.5-gigawatt Stargate expansion, which includes six other U.S.
